GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Gupta Dynasty
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Maurya Dynasty
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Sakya Dynasty
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Nanda Dynasty
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nandas-When Alexander invaded India the dynasty which was ruling over India was the Nanda dynasty which was the last dynasty of the Magadha Empire. The reign of the Nandas were 467 BC to 312 BC, hence this is the correct option.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alexander Invasion of India In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes).
Detailed explanation-3: -The Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda, a person from a non-ruling class. The Nanda dynasty ruled Magadha between 343 BCE to 321 BCE. Q. Who among the following founded the Nanda dynasty?
Detailed explanation-4: -Nanda kings The Greek accounts name only one Nanda king-Agrammes or Xandrames-who was a contemporary of Alexander.